Joe L. Hughes II
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Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
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With a solid showing in his Masters debut, Harold Varner III's continued rise is good for the future of golf
The 31-year-old Varner is quickly becoming one of the more likable players on the PGA Tour. → Read More
'He was the show': Remembering Cherryville resident, Carolina Speedway legend Buddy Smith
Driver of the famed No. 08 car, Buddy Smith logged hundreds of wins on tracks through the Southeast. → Read More
Wade, Clover too much for Dorman in first round
“(Dorman) is very well coached, and we knew that coming in,” said Clover girls basketball coach. “I’m just proud of my girls and how they responded.” → Read More
Former Elon football player killed in hit-and-run
Before taking high school fields on Friday nights, Cameron McGlenn figured opponents of his Belmont South Point football team had game plans specifically → Read More
American Legion World Series cancelled. Is its baseball season next?
Questions abound as to whether the N.C. American Legion Baseball season will take place following the cancellation of its biggest event. → Read More
Top 5 finish on PGA Tour doesn't get Gastonia's Varner a pass on parents' lawn duty
There are many ways to celebrate your first top-five finish of the PGA Tour.For Forestview alum Harold Varner III, his idea of basking in a job well done → Read More
Has the flu loosened its grip in SC? Here's what the numbers say
It seems the worst has finally passed in regard to flu activity in South Carolina. Widespread in the Palmetto State for the past 10 weeks, the illness is believed to be present only on a regional basis, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control officials said. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms may include a sudden onset of fever, cough,… → Read More
5 times wasn't enough for this local felon. Now he's facing a 110-month prison term
A Myrtle Beach man was sentenced Wednesday to 110 months in prison following a 2016 arrest in which authorities found a large amount of methamphetamine, heroin and a stolen firearm. Andrew Whittington, 40, pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The 110-month sentence was handed down by U.S. District… → Read More
Video shows homeless man, customer being booted from Myrtle Beach McDonald's
Video shows homeless man, customer being booted from Myrtle Beach McDonald's → Read More
Verbal threat lands North Myrtle Beach High student behind bars
Inappropriate comment lands North Myrtle Beach High student in jail → Read More
Retired Columbine principal offers hope in midst of tragedy, grief
Retired Columbine, Colorado principal Frank DeAngelis served as the keynote speaker during the opening session of the At-Risk National Youth Forum, an annual conference hosted by the National Dropout Prevention Center. → Read More
Flu's spread has slowed, but still a problem in Horry, rest of SC
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the flu was responsible for 16 more deaths in the state, but found overall reports of the illness were down by more than 7 percent. → Read More
Former Miss Coastal Carolina suing school, Miss SC pagaeant
A former Coastal Carolina pageant winner is suing the university and the Miss S.C. Scholarship Organization. → Read More
Horry County firefighter charged with sexual battery of a student
An Horry County Fire Rescue firefighter was arrested in connection with sexual battery of a student. → Read More
Local woman feared dead found by authorities
Authorities have located a woman whose family members feared was dead as a result of a drug overdose. → Read More
Former Horry County detective Allen Large found dead
Former Horry County Police Detective Allen Large was found dead Wednesday night. → Read More
Uber driver arrested after Myrtle Beach woman's body found in North Carolina woods
The body of 48-year-old Myrtle Beach resident Kathleen Capra was found in Tabor City, N.C. on Dec. 31, 2017, two days after she had been reported as missing by family members. → Read More
Meteorologists humbled after SC snowfall forecasts fall short
Forecasts of up to four inches of snow on the Grand Strand fell flat on Wednesday, with the area receiving only a slight dusting. → Read More
Brothers use snow day to recreate Vanilla Ice's classic song
Blessed with a rare snow day in Myrtle Beach, brothers Brett and Stephen Branham were motivated to put their own spin on Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.” → Read More
Brothers use snow day to recreate Vanilla Ice's classic song
Blessed with a rare snow day in Myrtle Beach, brothers Brett and Stephen Branham were motivated to put their own spin on Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.” → Read More